lexical analysis - types of nouns Flashcards
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Common noun
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generic everyday name for object, name place, person or thing
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Proper noun
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specific name for object, person, place or thing
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Concrete noun
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tangible object you can physically see, touch or experience it
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Abstract noun
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intangible object, idea, emotion, feeling or state of being
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Countable noun
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can be counted and made plural e.g. books
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Uncountable noun
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cannot be made plural e.g. money
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Collective noun
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collection or group of people, places ideas or objects
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Gerund (verbal noun)
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verb which functions as a noun in a sentence
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Compound noun/ noun phrase
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more than one word that makes up a noun
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Types of compound nouns
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open form = step brother
hyphenated form = brother - in - law
closed form = toothpaste
